Ashok Kumar Sharma vs Oberoi Flight Services

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision that the dismissal of the workman by the Management was unsustainable due to lack of inquiry and violation of natural justice principles. The Court emphasized that the Management's failure to conduct a proper inquiry rendered the dismissal invalid, but it did not order reinstatement, instead directing the Management to pay Rs.60,000 as compensation. This ruling reinforces the necessity of fair procedures in employment dismissals under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.